The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing $85,000 to assist The Salvation Army, Newfoundland and Labrador Division, in the purchase of an Emergency Disaster Relief Vehicle in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and the construction of a garage to house the vehicle.
With the acquisition of this vehicle, The Salvation Army Corps is better equipped to provide outreach services and supports to vulnerable populations, as well as other areas of Labrador during emergencies and adverse events.
The Federal Government and community organizations also supported The Salvation Army with significant levels of funding for the emergency response project, totaling over $400,000.
With a growing frequency of climate-related disasters, and an expression of need in communities, the Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services has grown into an international network involving thousands of trained personnel in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and worldwide, including many volunteers. Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services personnel provide supports that meet the immediate, as well as long-term, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of disaster survivors, responders, and vulnerable populations that include the homeless and transiently homeless.
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“The Provincial Government is committed to working with The Salvation Army, the Federal Government and all our community partners to help address the needs and supports for those who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness, as well as community members who are impacted by disasters. The Salvation Army is a valued community partner in Labrador and the rest of the province, and our government is pleased to support this emergency response initiative.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs
“This initiative is a great example of the Provincial and Federal Governments working together with valued partners like the Salvation Army to meet the needs in communities throughout the province. The Emergency Disaster Relief Vehicle is a much welcomed addition to support outreach services for the most vulnerable in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area, including those experiencing homelessness.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing
“Congratulations to The Salvation Army on this initiative which will result in additional support for the most vulnerable residents. This work complements previous support from the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs to assist the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay with safety enhancements to help them address the needs of the vulnerable and homeless population.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs
“We are grateful for the support of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and community partners to help fund the resources we need to meet the needs in Labrador. This vehicle will be used primarily for our Outreach Program to prepare and serve meals to vulnerable populations. We want the community to know we’re here whenever and wherever help is needed.”
Major Rene Loveless
Divisional Secretary of Public Relations
The Salvation Army NL Division
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Janessa Hynes
The Salvation Army, Newfoundland and Labrador Division
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